Coronavirus infections rise to 1 187, SA's flu vaccines are understocked
A 70-year-old doctor in the Free State is in the intensive care unit after contracting the coronavirus, health minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed on Saturday. He is one of 12 doctors who have been confirmed to have tested positive for Covid-19. “It must be emphasised that none of these health workers were infected by patients that they were treating,” Mkhize said. “They came into contact with their family members, friends and other colleagues who had tested positive for Covid-19. All individuals who were identified as contacts of these health workers have been put in quarantine and are being monitored.” In Limpopo and Mpumalanga, one medical doctor from each province had tested positive after travelling abroad on holiday. In the Free State, three doctors, one nurse and one neurophysicist tested positive for Covid-19. Six doctors have been affected in Gauteng, Mkhize said. “[Excluding the Free State doctor] all these health workers are in a good medical condition with mo...